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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,058.79 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,058.79 and 218.74 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,058.79 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,058.79 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,058.79 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 231,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,594.43/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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